The Alamogordo Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to name Dr. Cantu and Dr. Gutierrez as finalists and authorized the search consultant to notify semifinalists; the board met in closed session under the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.
After a closed executive session, the Alamogordo Public Schools Board of Education voted to advance four candidates to round 1 interviews and directed search consultants to notify them; no action was taken while in executive session.
The board approved a lengthy consent agenda covering contracts, budget adjustments and donated items, and authorized out‑of‑state travel for Alamogordo High School HOSA students to the international conference in Nashville.
The Alamogordo Public Schools Board approved a five‑year facilities master plan presented by consultants Capital AE and ThinkSmart Planning, prioritizing a replacement for Chaparral Middle School and a high‑school roof project while outlining funding scenarios tied to state waivers and a 2027 bond.
Students from the Astro Vikings robotics outreach program presented to the board about outreach, awards and a fundraising goal of $75,000 to send teams to upcoming world championships; they asked the district to classify travel as student activity and requested stipends for after‑school STEM mentorships.
As advisory board for NMSU‑Alamogordo, the Alamogordo Public Schools board approved resolutions to apply to the New Mexico Finance Authority and to issue $15 million in general obligation limited tax bonds to fund campus projects, with a recorded roll‑call vote.
Alamogordo Public Schools' board voted to require two units set by the local board for incoming freshmen: a personal finance/business course and a professional communications course; the change aligns with district strategic priorities and will be phased into the graduation requirements.
JG Consulting presented a community‑informed leadership profile and timeline. The board approved the profile and confirmed recruitment milestones including a suggested application deadline and preliminary interview dates in April.
The board adopted a revised Title IX policy after legal counsel’s review and a late amendment to restore a phrase clarifying the compliance officer's scope.
Alamogordo Public Schools board approved the meeting agenda, minutes, several out-of-state travel requests, board policy updates including new graduation requirements and a revised Title IX policy, appointed members to an oversight committee, and authorized the superintendent search timeline and job posting.